After the fall of Rome and before the Renaissance, people lived within a grim era known as the Dark Ages. Inside The Medieval Horse you will learn about the Middle Ages and discover how horses defined this time period by shedding light on the daily hardships people faced. You’ll understand the various roles people held in society, and the different horse breeds bred for them. From battling in war to harvesting crops, the horse was the ultimate survival tool of this time.
“During the Middle Ages – the world became very interconnected. There were horses used everywhere for many things.”
Innehållsförteckning
The Fall of the Roman Empire 8
The Dark Ages 10
Monks and their Mounts 11
Invasions and Heroes 13
Feudalism and Chivalry 18
Becoming a Knight 19
The Knight’s Horse 21
Other Medieval Horses 24
Medieval Tack 30
Entertainment in the Middle Ages 32
“Vacations” in the Middle Ages 35
Trades of the Middle Ages 36
The Crusades 39
Coming Out of the Dark Ages 42
Sources 44